Integration of smart grid with Industry 5.0: Applications, challenges and solutions

Introduction: In this study, an investigation of the nexus between state-of-the-art technology and green industrial processes with a view to how smart grid systems can be incorporated into industry 5.0 is done. Industry 5.0 stresses human-machine collaboration together with Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Big Data while the recent electrical networks enriched by digital communication technologies are defined as the contemporary smart grids. Notwithstanding advances in both domains, there is a major research gap at the intersection of the two. Objectives: In this study, the essential elements, advantages, and potential impacts of coupling smart grids with Industry 5.0 will be examined. These aims are aimed at sustaining and improving the reliability and efficiency of industrial processes maximizing resource consumption and minimizing ecological damage. Method: ology: The use and benefits of this integration are analyzed using case studies from industrialized countries. It assesses technological developments, challenges and the emerging trends dealing with the combination of smart grid technologies with Industry 5.0. Findings and discussion: In addition, smart grid technology can make industrial processes more dependable and efficient; resulting in more appropriate resource utilization and lower emissions. It promises to revolutionize the energy management systems and production procedures. Conclusion: Drawing from this research, this integration offers the capabilities of developing a technologically advanced and environment-friendly industrial ecosystem that enables a truly sustainable future.